Do You Really Need to Join That Fight Online?

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Jody Avicam: I do think we are pretty deep in a swing towards extremes of the anger and misogyny's making a run right now. But you can also do things to give that pendulum a little push, she says. If you have a voice, if you're authentically fired up, remember your energy; it's a finite resource,. Instead, focus on the people around you, your family, your schools. Listen to your neighbors. Fight the good fights that you can in the real world.

From risky snowboard halfpipe runs, to 400m sprints where every second counts, to high-stakes archery tournaments, performing well in sports requires mental toughness as much as physical toughness. How do athletes get “in the zone”? And what can we all learn about focus, flow, and mental resilience from athletes?

Good Sport is a podcast from the TED Audio Collective about the fascinating psychology behind athletic competition. Each week, host Jody Avirgan guides you through an array of stadiums, pitches, pools, and slopes–all the ways that sports can shed a light on the ups and downs of being human. Follow Good Sport wherever you get your podcasts.